Earthwork fortifications (2 Viewers)

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hello all!
After I finished painting the master patterns for the new W. Britain catalog I set them up and took a few pictures. These sections were always on the list of 'Things to Do 'and we finally got to them.
I thought I would post a few of the images for you all to see.
The Artillery position from the inside.

The gate from the inside.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Here is a picture of the Gabion Basket defensive work with some ACW figures.

The rear of the same section.

The new Cheveux de Frise I patterned... I have wanted some of these for a long time.

All of these pictures used my Hudson & Allen 'grassy base' and hedgerow sections along with a hand painted backdrop to tie it all together.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

An exterior view with all of the new pieces used together.

Interior view with the working gates open.

One of my favorite pictures from the secession.

I hope you enjoy these. I am looking forward to getting production samples to build an entire fort now.
Ken

 

[wayne556517]

Thats brilliant Ken absolute masterpiece makes you want to collect ACW.

 

[Napoleon1er]

You really have incredible talent. As I have said, I will be making a whole fort with 3 gun positions, 8 straits, and (well 4 corners and a gate:smile2. They are just magnificent!
-Sandor:salute::

 

[mestell]

Another "ball hit out of the park" Ken. Just lovely.
:smile2: Mike

 

[Scott]

NEAT!!! You have the two styles of gabion construction.

Petersburg.

Fort Sumter.

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Great images Scott!

 

[AIDMAN]

Hi Ken....WOW!!!! you really pushed the button this time!!, The Fort/Earthworks is just fantastic work..I love it, and the Cheveaux de Frise is something I have wanted for a long time, I am for sure gonna get me some of those!!. Can you tell me the measurements of the Earthworks sections so i can start planning my Confederate Fort.

Regards Steve

 

[mestell]

Hi Ken....WOW!!!! you really pushed the button this time!!, The Fort/Earthworks is just fantastic work..I love it, and the Cheveaux de Frise is something I have wanted for a long time, I am for sure gonna get me some of those!!. Can you tell me the measurements of the Earthworks sections so i can start planning my Confederate Fort.

Regards Steve

Steve, #51010 Gate is 8 inches L x 9 inches D x 4 inches H, the #51011 Artillery Emplacement is 8 inches L x 14 inches D x 4 inches H. Sorry, you will have to convert the inches into cm if you need to. All the best . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[AIDMAN]

Thanks Mike...Inches or centimeters no problem!!...I wont be able to manage a complete Fort, but a Gate, and 2 gun sections would be really great....especially with the Confederate Battlle Flag flying high above them!!!.

Regards Steve

Steve, #51010 Gate is 8 inches L x 9 inches D x 4 inches H, the #51011 Artillery Emplacement is 8 inches L x 14 inches D x 4 inches H. Sorry, you will have to convert the inches into cm if you need to. All the best . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

More pictures I found while looking for something else. Images of the new earthwork fortifications right after I finished them. These patterns are made of Epoxy, plastic, wood, metal and resin.
All of these were patterned to be used with earlier releases to enable the collector to build a variety of earth and wood forts.

A close up of the working gate.

An image of the original pattern painted for photography. Sometimes I work right up until the deadline and then the original must be painted to make the catalog.

I thought some of you might like to see the original work right off the bench.
All the Best,
Ken Osen

 

[MC BOWEN]

Ken that is amazing.thank you for sharing your masterpieces in progress.

 

[marco55]

Ken,
Your the best,absolutely no contest.
Mark

 

[King's Man]

Ken, I love the new earthworks fortifications. Are there any future plans of including a corner with a 60 degree inside angle and then another the mirror image of it. This would allow us the build a star fort. One would be the outside corner and the other the inside corner. Maybe an inside angle of 60 degree may too much. Best do you own math as the extra number of degrees needed. I am thinking it may need to be less than sixty to get the correct angle for a point.

I am hoping to build a star fort like the one the British used at Ninety-Six in South Carolina.

King's Man

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

That is a great idea and frankly I have to admit that I hadn't considered it. I will add it to the list of things to consider in the future. There are a number of other scenics in the list way ahead of this addition however.

Currently these have been added to the line to supplement our 90 degree corner and straight sections with fire steps. This will allow collectors to build a small square of rectangular earthwork fortification for use with infantry and field artillery. I would have liked to include outwork ditches, and the original patterns included these, but it really made it too big to box and ship.

Thanks for the suggestion,
Ken

 

[Napoleon1er]

Currently these have been added to the line to supplement our 90 degree corner and straight sections with fire steps. This will allow collectors to build a small square of rectangular earthwork fortification for use with infantry and field artillery. I would have liked to include outwork ditches, and the original patterns included these, but it really made it too big to box and ship.

Thanks for the suggestion,
Ken

Hi,
I am planning to do a 3 gun redoubt, and have 2 questions. Frirst, can you post some pics of your ditches, so I can model mine after them (if only you had made them:redface2? Second, I would love it if Britains produced both a corner and a strait section with spaces for assaulting figures, much like the AWI ones, but without the figures. Lastly, you truely are the BEST, and I can't wait to see the next batch of scenics!
-Sandor

P.S. PM me about the Christmas add on^&cool

 

[Ken & Ericka Osen/H&A Studio]

Hello there, and thank you for the kind comments!
When I made the first straight section pattern there were shallow ditches in front of the sharpened stakes. This made the part a bit too wide for practical boxing so it was removed and discarded. The rest of the patterns were made to match this newly reconfigured part. I am sorry I didn't take any pictures before the modification.

It was normal to have a ditch around these types of earthen works and even the Romans would do this. To get an idea of the width and depth take a look at the Movie Glory and the assault on Fort Wagner toward the end. This will give you an idea of a typical ditch.

I would use some floral Styrofoam under your entire fort section and carve the ditches in front. These can then be blended into the earthworks with commercial groundwork materials from you local hobby shop or other one line sources.

I hope this helps a bit,
Ken

 

[Napoleon1er]

Hello there, and thank you for the kind comments!
When I made the first straight section pattern there were shallow ditches in front of the sharpened stakes. This made the part a bit too wide for practical boxing so it was removed and discarded. The rest of the patterns were made to match this newly reconfigured part. I am sorry I didn't take any pictures before the modification.

It was normal to have a ditch around these types of earthen works and even the Romans would do this. To get an idea of the width and depth take a look at the Movie Glory and the assault on Fort Wagner toward the end. This will give you an idea of a typical ditch.

I would use some floral Styrofoam under your entire fort section and carve the ditches in front. These can then be blended into the earthworks with commercial groundwork materials from you local hobby shop or other one line sources.

I hope this helps a bit,
Ken

Many thanks! Now about the AWI sections minus the figures.....{sm4}

 

[mikemiller1955]

Ken...these are really nice pieces...I can see them in a lot of different eras...great job as always...